Each year, the H Street, NE corridor becomes the location of the H Street Festival & Bazaar. This full day street festival is designed to showcase the diverse H Street business district – particularly the burgeoning Arts and Entertainment district at the eastern end of the corridor, known as the Atlas District.

On September the 19th of 2009, HSMS hosted the Festival & Bazaar for the 6th year, utilizing the opportunity to draw attention to the H Street Playhouse, Rock and Roll Hotel, and the Atlas Theater’s recent restoration, making it the Atlas Performing Arts Center. With a crowd of nearly 5,000, last year’s festival included more than 30 musical and dance performances, a fashion show preview of the 6th Annual DC Fashion Week, face painting, rock climbing, basketball games, carnival games, Hummer and luxury car displays, free health screenings, crafts, and tons of international foods.

Equally important, the Festival served as a draw for those who are interested in opening businesses along the diverse and historic corridor, and gave District visitors and residents an opportunity to take advantage of everything H Street has to offer.